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01/18/2013 10:20:50 PM MST

Wednesday, Jan. 16: Day shift. A 14-year-old La Luz boy was referred to the Juvenile Probation Office for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. The investigation revealed the boy was found in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia at Chaparral Middle School. The boy was released to the custody of his mother.

Alamogordo Department of Public Safety officers responded to the 1800 block of Juniper Drive in reference to an unattended death. Upon arrival, ADPS officers found a 97-year-old man deceased in the home. A field deputy from the Office of the Medical Investigator also responded to the home. The preliminary investigation revealed the man passed away due to medical or natural causes. Next of kin has been notified.

Casi L. Vigil, 41, of the 800 block of 15th Street, was arrested on a Municipal Court bench warrant for alleged failure to appear. Vigil was released on an unsecured $2,000 bond per the order of the court.

A resident in the 600 block of Maryland Avenue reported that sometime between 3:30 p.m. Jan. 7 and 9 a.m. Jan 10, someone entered an unsecured shed and stole a chainsaw, an orange pressure washer and a leaf blower. The total estimated value of the stolen items are $400. A possible suspect has been identified. The investigation continues.

A storage unit renter at Just Do It Storage, 1600 First St., reported that sometime in the past two months that someone cut the lock on the storage unit and stole four Tupperware containers containing books, magazines, various electronic items and knives.

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The stolen items have an estimated value of $1,100. No suspects have been identified at this time.

Mildred Ebner, 44, of the 700 block of Post Avenue, pursuant to a traffic stop in the 600 block of South Florida Avenue, was ticketed for alleged possession of marijuana less than an ounce and possession of drug paraphernalia. This stems from a report of alleged erratic driving of a vehicle that Ebner was operating. During the investigation, ADPS officers asked and were granted permission to search the vehicle, which resulted in officers finding the suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Ebner is to appear in Municipal Court as directed.

Clint Destino, 32, of the 2000 block of Gill Drive, was arrested for alleged felon in possession of a firearm, possession of stolen property (firearm), one count of possession of marijuana less than an ounce and three counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. Destino's arrest stems from a traffic stop for alleged speeding in the 1200 block of North Florida Avenue. During contact with Destino, officers learned through investigation that Destino was allegedly in possession of drug paraphernalia. During the investigation, a search warrant was obtained and executed on the vehicle that Destino was allegedly driving. As a result of the search warrant, suspected marijuana less than an ounce was allegedly located in the vehicle and a .22-caliber revolver was found under the front seat. Through investigation, officers learned that Destino is a convicted felon and the revolver was reported stolen. Destino was jailed at the Otero County Detention Center in lieu of bond pending his appearance in court. Night shift. ADPS officers and American Medical Response personnel responded to the 1400 block of Bellamah of a report of a 32-year-old man with a gunshot wound. Officers located the man with what appeared to be a single self inflected gunshot wound. The man had no signs of life, but lifesaving efforts were conducted and unsuccessful. Detectives and a field deputy from OMI responded. Next of kin has been notified.

Rupert Aragon, 38, of Mescalero, pursuant to a public contact, was arrested on a New Mexico Corrections Department order for alleged concealing identity, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal damage to property. Rupert was jailed at OCDC on a no-bond hold pending his appearance in court. Thursday, Jan. 17: Day shift. A 15-year-old boy was referred to JPO by the Otero County Sheriff's Office for possession of marijuana (less than an ounce) and possession of drug paraphernalia. The boy, while in attendance at Alamogordo High School, was found to be in possession of five suspected marijuana roaches concealed in a cigar holder and a suspected marijuana pipe. Sanchez was released to his parents pending notification by JPO.

Edgar Vega, 25, of the 2100 block of Charles Avenue, was arrested on a Municipal Court bench warrant for alleged failure to appear and pay. Vega was released to the custody of the court.

Theresa D. Ortiz, 22, of Los Lunas, was arrested on a Municipal Court bench warrant for alleged failure to appear. Ortiz was jailed at OCDC on a $2,000 bond pending his appearance in court.

Ashley Chavez, 20, of the 1100 block of Hawaii Avenue, was arrested on a Municipal Court bench warrant for alleged failure appear. Chavez was released to the custody of the court.

Tiffany Flores, 26, of Boles Acres, was arrested on a Municipal Court bench warrant for alleged failure to appear. Flores was released to the custody of the court.

Timothy Millerden, 37, of the 1600 block of Abuelito Drive, was arrested on a Municipal Court bench warrant for alleged failure to appear. Millerden was released to the custody of the court.

Corina Melendrez, 27, of Tularosa, was arrested on a Municipal Court bench warrant for alleged failure to appear. Melendrez was released to the custody of the court.

Freddy M. Padilla, 35, of the 1000 block of Paradise Avenue, was arrested on a Municipal Court bench warrant for alleged failure to appear. Padilla was released to the custody of the court. He was also arrested for alleged driving while license is suspended or revoked with arrest clause following a traffic stop. He was jailed at OCDC in lieu of bond pending his appearance in Magistrate Court.

Gabriel L. Vasquez, 22, of the 1400 block of Gray Street, pursuant to a suspicious activity call at a residence in the 2100 block of North Florida Avenue, was arrested on two Magistrate Court bench warrants for alleged failure to comply with conditions of probation. Vasquez was jailed at OCDC on a no-bond hold pending his appearance in court.

Jesus G. Grado, 40, of the 2100 block of North Florida Avenue, pursuant to a suspicious activity call at a residence in the 2100 block of North Florida Avenue, was arrested on a Magistrate Court bench for alleged failure to appear or pay. Grado was released on a $500 unsecured bond pending his appearance in court.

A 15-year-old girl was referred to JPO for shoplifting under $250 following an investigation at Burke's Outlet store, 3199 N. White Sands Blvd. The investigation revealed that store personnel observed the girl concealing over $30 worth of merchandise in the girls' purse. Store personnel confronted the girl while she was attempting to exit the store and retrieved the stolen items from the girls' purse. The girl was released to a parent pending notification from JPO.

A resident in the 10 block of Becky Lane reported that sometime between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m., someone forced entry through the back door of a home in the 1200 block of Iowa Avenue. No items were stolen from the residence. The investigation continues. Night shift. ADPS officers responded to 10th Street and the railroad tracks on a report of a vehicle and bicycle accident with injuries. The investigation revealed that a bicyclist traveling south across 10th Street was hit by a 2002 Ford F-150 pickup truck traveling east on 10th Street. The bicyclist was transported to Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center for minor injuries.

Ubaldo Rodriguez, 55, of the 600 block of Virginia Avenue, pursuant to a traffic stop, was arrested on a Magistrate Court warrant for alleged failure to appear. Rodriguez was jailed at OCDC in lieu of bond pending his appearance in court.

Trisha Ramirez, 35, of Tularosa, pursuant to a traffic stop, was arrested on two Municipal Court warrants, a Magistrate Court warrant and a Tularosa Municipal Court warrant. Ramirez was jailed at OCDC in lieu of bond pending her appearance in court.

Taylor Frazier, 20, of the 40 block of KC Road, pursuant to a traffic stop, was ticketed for alleged possession of drug paraphernalia after he was found to allegedly be in possession of a container used for marijuana. Frazier is to appear in Municipal Court as directed.

Eric Lovato, 29, of the 900 block of Dexter Lane, pursuant to a traffic stop, was arrested on a Magistrate Court warrant for alleged failure to pay fines. Lovato was jailed at OCDC in lieu of bond pending his appearance in court.Editor's note: Police logs are provided to the Daily News by the Alamogordo Department of Public Safety.